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Economy & Labor
The Clever Games Tax “Reformers” Play
Will corporate tax receipts increase under the Trump tax plan? Will the income individuals report decline? The only certainty: The rich will come out ahead.
Illinois Wage Theft Bill Actually Made Things Worse
Wage theft victims have little chance of recouping pay in Illinois.
Revolutionary Ferment: From the Russian Revolution to the Contemporary US
Many in the US are rejecting the capitalist status quo.
Betsy DeVos’s “School Choice” Is Really Crony Capitalism
Devos's choices aren't about education at all; they're about making money.
Drop the Charges: Organizing to Protect the Durham Freedom Fighters
We are unionizing workers to fight white supremacy.
Economic Update: Economics as Deception
This week's episode discusses how millennials have fallen behind their parents in income wealth, and more.
The Politics Behind Your College and How You Pay for It
Student loan companies are active lobbyists.
Capitalist Economies Create Waste, Not Social Value
More production means more waste; more waste means more production.
The Role of Nurses Is Critical in the Fight for Health Care
Nurses have a unique potential to fight for better health care.
Texas Just Passed a Law About College Work-Study and Here’s Why It Matters
This Texas law could address education gaps.